Category Archives: Franklin Park
So What is the Status of Masks in Leyden Township Schools ?
On Tuesday, an Illinois legislative panel voted unanimously to thwart a reissue of emergency rules by Gov. JB Pritzker that would have required K through 12 public and private schools throughout the state to enforce a mask mandate. The decision … Continue reading
Leyden Student Board Members Sound Off On COVID-Related Issues—–Concerns are Raised if SD 212 Was Prepared for the Return of the Students Beyond Telling the Students to Wear Masks
The Leyden High School student trustees sounded off at the August 19th Board meeting. Read the story at the link below: There are numerous strategies that need to be employed beyond “just wearing your mask” by Leyden School District 212. … Continue reading
Franklin Avenue Closure [7-14-2021 thru 8-2-2021] ( Franklin Park to Bensenville Connection)
Franklin Avenue Closure The motoring public in the Leyden Township area is being informed that Franklin Avenue will be closed to traffic starting Monday, June 14 from Williams Drive to Wolf Road through August 2. Please watch for detour signs … Continue reading
Franklin Park improving streets in anticipation of I-490 western access to O’Hare
Franklin Park is planning a series of road improvements to complement the ongoing planned I-490 interchange project, which will allow drivers to access O’Hare International Airport from the west. The I-490 project, or O’Hare Western Bypass, “will be built to … Continue reading
To The Person Who Stole The Tip Jar From Al & Joe’s in Franklin Park : Return the Employees Tips——Let’s stop by and leave a good size tip and make it the best month ever for the employees
Don’t Miss Oceans Pit Today 10/30/2020 at Noon with Roy F McCampbell as a Guest in Facebook Live
Don’t miss Oceans Pit! The little Show About Big Things! This Fri. 10/30. We have 2 Special Guests! The 1st half. Attorney at law. Roy McCampell! And The 2nd half Lead Vocalist of The AC/DC Tribute Band TNT! Jim Irwin! … Continue reading
Schiller Park “Black Lives Matter” Protest at 25th and Irving Park Road
Illinois Schools Allowed To Re-Open Per Governor Pritzker Executive Order Signed on June 4, 2020-including Summer School Programs
Illinois Governor J.B Pritzker today, June 4, signed an executive order allowing all Illinois schools to reopen, including summer school programs. The executive order states that schools can reopen for limited, in-person education, and food distribution will be allowed. … Continue reading
Illinois Tollway reaches railroad deal, paving the way for construction of a beltway, I-490, around O’Hare
Illinois Tollway reaches railroad deal, paving the way for construction of a beltway around O’Hare When it is finished, Illinois Route 390 east toward the airport will connect with a new north-south tollway to be called Interstate 490. https://royfmc.com/2018/09/25/ohare-is-getting-a-new-highway-i-490/ The … Continue reading
UPDATED——-Schiller Park Police are Looking for the Suspect in the Murder at Chasers UPDATED—-Suspects Apprehended
Updated June 29, 2020 Police are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Schiller Park bar early Saturday morning. Giovanny Arzate Pineda, 29, suffered a stab wound to his abdomen around 1:30 … Continue reading →